IDC 2022
AT LAST, TOGETHER AGAIN
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rom the start, a central part of the International Design Conference experience has been the unique opportunity to assemble diverse design perspectives and create an unforgettable shared moment to connect and inspire. We are beyond excited to return to an in-person format in 2022, which will mean so much more after having spent so much time apart over the past two years. Seattle, WA, is a well-known creative epicenter in the Pacific Northwest with a thriving arts and music scene. The 1962 World’s Fair gave Seattle its now iconic Space Needle (designed by Edward E. Carlson and John Graham Jr.), and today the city is home to major technology companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Nintendo. Seattle also has a great history of hosting some of IDSA’s most spectacular events. In particular, our 50th anniversary was celebrated there in 2015 with the theme of “Future of the Future.” This was a special moment to mark a half-century of achievement for our organization while looking ahead to speculate about what the future holds. It’s unlikely that anyone there could have imagined all the global and cultural events that have transpired since then or the massive societal shifts we’ve navigated in our daily lives, most recently in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet here we find ourselves. A mere seven years has passed, and we are still a community of passionate individuals looking to be inspired by the most transformative ideas and emboldened by the power of design to tackle some of the world’s most wicked problems. Our
profession is constantly shifting and evolving to keep pace with rapid advancements in technology, cultural trends, and socioeconomic forces. Once siloed disciplines, methodologies, and skill sets now overlap and blur into what is often called simply design. IDC is a space to celebrate these deep interconnections while amplifying the unique and bold voice of industrial designers. Through knowledge exchange and the sharing of ideas, you’ll come away with a fresh perspective and actionable insights ready to be implemented in your own work. IDC is a platform to drive your career forward. Whether you are just starting out or well on your way, this is an opportunity to learn something new or give something back. The schedule, as a comprehensive event, will include the IDC, IDSA Education Symposium, Sponsor/Exhibitor Gallery, IDEA Ceremony & Gala, IDSA Awards Ceremony, IDSA Business Meetings, and Seattle-area excursions. If you can’t make the trip to Seattle, don’t worry! Virtual viewing tickets will be available which will allow you to enjoy for everything that happens on the main stage throughout the entire three day event. www.internationaldesignconference.com
INNOVATION SUMMER 2022
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